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A new electric shuttle bus in front of The Watchman in Zion National Park.

Zion National Park unveils new electric shuttle fleet

by Heather Bergeson September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Photo of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at a press conference announcing a lawsuit from the state seeking to take control of to 18.5 million acres of federally managed land in Utah.

Utah files historic lawsuit questioning federal claim to 18.5 million acres of public land

by Utah News Dispatch August 22, 2024October 17, 2024

Photo of California Condor 1K receives its "1K" tag, officially marking him as the 1,000th California Condor.

First California Condor fledged in Zion dies of lead poisoning

by Heather Bergeson August 14, 2024September 3, 2024

Aerial view of a sandstone canyon and desert lake. The Double Arch area (center of photo) on August 9th, 2024, after collapse.

Visitor-favorite Double Arch collapses in Lake Powell

by Heather Bergeson August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Photo of smoke and burns from the Kolob Terrace Fire in Zion National Park.

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Fire Season Affects Western National Parks This July

by Heather Bergeson July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Photo of timed-entry entrance to Arches National Park

3 Tips for Navigating Timed-Entry Systems at National Parks

by Heather Bergeson July 23, 2024November 11, 2024

A stone traces a path across the dry lake bed of the Racetrack. This rare phenomenon of moving stones was recently documented when scientists documented breaking rafts of thin ice pushing stones as ice melted after winter rains.

Heat-related fatalities across Western parks After record summer temps

by Heather Bergeson July 17, 2024August 1, 2024